Oil dipstick wiper

Abstract

A dipstick wiper for determining the amount of engine oil in a crank case sump is mounted to the top of the dipstick guide tube and has jaws which clip about the dipstick handle. The jaws are preferably faced with wiping material for wiping the dipstick as it is withdrawn. Additionally, the wiper jaws secure the dipstick into the inserted position in the guide tube so that it does not work loose during movement of the vehicle. A retainer clip on the jaws secures the jaws in open position after the initial wiping pass so that the stick can be reinserted and withdrawn to accurately measure the amount of oil in the sump.

1 . A dipstick wiper, comprising:
 a) an elongate dipstick having a top handle;   b) a guide tube mounted to a fluid container and enabling the dipstick to pass through the guide tube and into a fluid pool to determine fluid level; and   c) a wiper clip attached to a top of said guide tube and securing the dipstick by its handle in place in the guide tube, the clip opening to permit the dipstick to be unsecured and withdrawn from the tube, the wiper clip having jaws with wiping material for wiping the dipstick as it is withdrawn.   
     
     
         2 . The dipstick wiper set forth in  claim 1  wherein said handle has a shaft joining the handle to the dipstick and said wiper clip fits around said handle. 
     
     
         3 . The dipstick wiper set forth in  claim 1  including a retainer for selectively maintaining said jaws in position. 
     
     
         4 . A dipstick wiper comprising;
 a) an elongate dipstick having a top handle;   b) a guide tube mounted to a fluid container and enabling the dipstick to pass through the guide tube and into a fluid pool to determine fluid level;   c) a wiper clip attached to a top of said guide tube and securing the dipstick by its handle in place in the guide tube, the clip opening to permit the dipstick to be unsecured and withdrawn form the tube, the wiper clip having jaws with wiping material for wiping the dipstick as it is withdrawn; and   d) a retainer for selectively maintaining said jaws in an open position.